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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Belaw, adv. [Sc. form of below, after Law adv.] Below. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 321.
Belaw, to, I saw, to, Ane bus of bitter slaes 1609 Garden Garden 49.
What be aboue, or in the earth belaw